About us
The Power BI & Fabric Manchester User Group is a free to attend event that has been going for almost 10 years and our members to meets every month in Manchester on a Thursday evening.
We host a variety of events including talks from expert speakers and hands-on introduction to Fabric & Power BI. We are a thriving Fabric & Power BI community including end users & industry experts all who use Fabric Power BI – and enjoy using it.
Follow us on Twitter, @PBIMCR.
Follow our Linked-In page and watch past videos here
PBIMCR code of conduct:
The Fabric & Power BI User Manchester Group is committed to fostering a respectful, friendly, and professional environment for all members, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, physical appearance, disability, age, race, or religion.
We have a zero-tolerance policy for any behavior that degrades individuals based on these attributes, as well as any form of harassment or discrimination. It is essential for all members to understand and adhere to these standards, and we encourage everyone to contribute to a safe and welcoming atmosphere.
At our in-person events, we expect attendees to:
- Be friendly and welcoming.
- Listen with purpose and create space for diverse communication preferences.
- To show courtesy and respect to our speakers (i.e. Phones on silent, No getting up mid-talk to get drinks)
- Consider how you can make someone’s experience better.
- Be patient and understanding of varying communication styles.
- Acknowledge that not everyone may be using their native language, which can lead to misinterpretations.
- Communicate thoughtfully, aiming for clarity and productivity.
- Respect differing opinions and seek to understand rather than criticize.
- Make a conscious effort to include those who may differ from you.
- Assume good intent in others' statements and questions.
- Focus on continuous learning by improving your knowledge and engaging with others.
In summary, we ask that all members treat each other with respect, kindness, and empathy. Use inclusive language, communicate thoughtfully, avoid destructive comments, accept constructive criticism gracefully, and create space for others. If you need assistance, please reach out to the organisers.
Upcoming events
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PBIMCR presents 'FabCon 26: Key Takeaways on Microsoft Fabric'
Slalom, 17 Marble Street, Manchester, GBJoin us for April's PBIMCR meet-up
When: Thursday 30th of April 2026
Time: arrive for 530pm with talks starting from 6pm start prompt
Location: Slalom, 17 Marble Steet, M2 3AW
Session will not be streamed over MS Teams but uploaded to our YouTube channel in early Feb
Complimentary drinks & pizza provided by our hosts Slalom & sponsors Robert WaltersFabCon 2026: Key Takeaways on Microsoft Fabric
At March's FabCon in Atlanta 2026; Microsoft set a clear direction: The future of data, AI, and analytics is one unified platform – and Microsoft Fabric is at the core.
Johnny Winter (GreySkull Analytics)
Ian Pike (ANS Group)
&
David Mitchell (Microsoft)Our trio of Fabric experts are going deliver a overview of the all key takeaways & insights from the conference.
If you're a data or analytics leader trying to make sense of what actually matters (vs. what’s just noise),
They will be breaking down the biggest takeaways from FabCon 26 — not just announcements, but what they mean for your organisation.
They’ll cover:
• The most impactful innovations in Microsoft Fabric — unified analytics, AI integration, governance, real-time intelligence
• Break down what’s new in Microsoft Fabric and why it matters
• What’s new across Power BI, Azure AI, OneLake, and data modeling
• Standout Insights from 200+ technical sessions and hands-on workshops
• Real-world Fabric use cases across industries
• How these updates align to the Fabric roadmap — and how to prepare nowTopics Covered: Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Analysis Services, Azure AI, OneLake, Real-Time Data
1st time attendees what to expect:
Engaging tech talks/demos/presentations and an opportunity to network in a friendly community environment with complimentary drinks and pizza served.99 attendees
PBIMCR presents Rebekah Holderness & David Johnston
Canopius Manchester HQ, 100 Barbirolli Square Manchester M2 3AB, Manchester, GBJoin us for May's PBIMCR meet-up
When: Thursday 28th of May 2026
Time: arrive for 530pm with talks starting from 6pm start prompt
Location: Canopius, 100 Barbirolli Square, Manchester M2 3AB
Session will not be streamed over MS Teams but uploaded to our YouTube channel in early Feb
Complimentary drinks & pizza provided by our hosts Canopius & sponsors Robert WaltersDavid Johnston - Power BI Developer working mainly in logistics
Topic Power BI Custom Visuals - have always been possible, but difficult. I'll share the workflow I use with VS Code, GitHub Copilot to create pbiviz custom visuals of your own.
About David:
Business Intelligence Consultant with broad experience across multiple business sectors, HR, Public Sector, Private, Start-ups, Freight & logistics, Outsourcing . Power BI, Power Query, Power Pivot, Power Apps, Power Automate, Trend Analysis, Data Analytics and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).Rebekah Holderness – Portfolio Reporting & Information Specialist at Network Rail
Title: I’ve got the Power! Utilising Power Platform with Power BI to take your reports to the next level.
Often numbers on a page and pretty graphs aren’t enough to answer business questions but how do we address this and retain interest in our reports?
- Power Automated emails to subject matter experts (SME’s) to provide periodic commentary
- Embedded Power App into our Power BI report to capture these commentary insights
- Feeding commentary back into the PBI dashboard to compliment visuals for end users8 attendees
Past events
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